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NFC Romps AFC In NFL Pro Bowl

1/28/2013 12:00:00 AM

By Nick Freimuth

The most memorable moment of the 2013 NFL Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii involved a Green Bay Packers player. Center Jeff Saturday announced his retirement late last week and in a special tribute to his career, the NFC center took one finalsnap with his longtime quarterback Peyton Manning.

It was the first time ever in a Pro Bowl and the first time ever in an NFL gamewhere a player from the opposing team switched sides. Saturday snapped the ballto Manning and the AFC gained a few yards off the right side of the line ofscrimmage on a running play. Manning gave Saturday a game ball andcongratulated him on a tremendous career as they embraced after the play.

The NFC set a Pro Bowl record by scoring 62 points in a 62-35 rout of the AFC.Their effort surpassed last year's Pro Bowl record of 59 points scored by theAFC. Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was named the Pro Bowl MVP for his fivecatches totaling over 100 yards and one touchdown.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the future of the game was in danger andneeded to see the players make more of an effort on the field. The generalconsensus by players and coaches interviewed after the game was that the effortwas much better than last year and the game will likely continue.